IPS appreciates community input into superintendent search

As the Indianapolis Public Schools Board continues the search for a new superintendent, it has been its intent to directly involve the community in determining the type of individual desired to lead Central Indiana's largest school district. This commitment has been evident in the critical first phase of creating a candidate profile. More than 425 individuals attended 10 community forums where public discussion and input occurred. More than 1,100 online surveys seeking public input were completed. In addition, HYA and Associates, hired to lead the search process, held 32 one-hour sessions with a cross-section of community leaders, including media, to gain additional input.

The commitment by board members to go into the community and solicit public input was as much about connecting the district with the public as it was gaining information for the superintendent search. Student input was also gathered in the search process. Whether there were 20 or 170 in attendance, important connections were made which can only benefit our children and our schools.

Thank you to all who came to a community forum, completed a survey or met with the search firm. Your commitment to our students, our schools and our district is appreciated and certainly is far from disappointing.

John T. Althardt

IPS Director of School and Community Relations

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IPS appreciates community input into superintendent search

As the Indianapolis Public Schools Board continues the search for a new superintendent, it has been its intent to directly involve the community in determining the type of individual desired to lead